<p>S has been accepted to Lehigh, Bucknell and Boston College to their respective schools of business. He is also very good at math and the sciences, so may be interested in engineering, just doesn't really know what engineering is and if right for him. Has visited all three for candidates days over the past couple of weekends, and loves all of them. He thinks he wants Greek life, which would rule out BC, but BC still has a great social scene. BC would also be out if he wanted to explore engineering. However, BC has the 6th best undergraduate business school in the nation, according to Bloomberg/Business Week, so would probably be the best choice for business (although Lehigh is no slouch either, and their business school presentation was impressive). Lehigh is more flexible than Bucknell in allowing transferring between business and engineering colleges, and also has the IBE program if he wanted to pursue. Bucknell has a great campus, Greek life and overall reputation, not really sure how business stacks up against BC or Lehigh, but my feeling is that it is not quite up to par with the others. At present, S thinks he wants to work in NYC in accounting or on Wall Street. We live close to Lehigh, and I am an alum, so he has been there often and is very comfortable there. Lehigh's net cost after aid is the lowest, and proximity to home would save even more in travel, etc.</p>
<p>He's really struggling with his decision... any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Definitely rule out Bucknell unless it’s his absolute favorite. I think if your son wants to work in the Boston area, definitely BC. New york city (esp. Wallstreet), definitely Lehigh. Beyond that, I think Lehigh and BC are too evenly matched business wise. Lehigh of course has greek life and might be better for him if he decides that business isn’t for him.</p>
<p>EdwardWitten - thanks for your reply. I agree with your analysis. They are all very close matches in many respects, but each is unique in its own way and has much to offer as well, which is why he is struggling.</p>
<p>If anyone else has any comments or suggestions, he’d appreciate hearing them! Thank you.</p>
<p>First of all, congrats on being accepted to such great schools.</p>
<p>Looking at what you posted as his interests, I would say that his best option would be Lehigh (and I’m not trying to be biased) because of the lowest cost, and transportation expenses would be cheaper as well (plus if you’re close then maybe he can come home occasionally and get a nice, home-cooked meal and do laundry). Also, Lehigh has both business and engineering, so if he wanted to switch into engineering, then it wouldn’t be a problem, unlike at BC… I think that switching majors is easier at Lehigh than other colleges because it’s not like applying to that major again, it’s just some signatures and a review by the dean (correct me if I’m wrong). </p>
<p>That’s why I think Lehigh is the best fit for him, but in the end, it’s still HIS decision. SO good luck!</p>
<p>I have friends at all schools and they are all happy. My friend from bucknell has said that the town is pretty ‘middle of nowhere’ feeling though. That isn’t to say bethlehem is the best place, but it definitely is closer to major places.</p>